Legal Thoughts by William J. Kovatch, Jr.: Hungary

Monday, October 8, 2012

The Roma People of Hungary Face Bigotry and Persecution

The situation that the Roma people (Gypsies) of Hungary face today is truly frightening. A political party, Jobbik, has been gaining power in paraliamantary and local elections, railing on the "crimes of the Gypsies." Jobbik is associated with paramilitary groups that go into Roma neighborhoods, and "patrol" looking for supposed "crimes."

I go into more detail in an article here:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Hungarys-Roma-Face-Bigotry,-Persecution&id=7308447

By: William J. Kovatch, Jr.
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About Me

William J. Kovatch, Jr. is an attorney and a father of three. He is also currently fighting cancer. Disabled due to complications after cancer surgery, he faces significant medical bills despite decent health insurance. If you would like to help, please consider donating to his Special Needs Trust through:

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William J. Kovatch, Jr. holds a JD, an LL.M. in Transnational Law and a Masters degree in Comparative Politics. He spent ten years in private practice representing clients with immigration issues. His practice included arguments before immigration courts in Virginia, Washington State, Miami, New York and North Carolina. He also made appearances involving immigration issues before the Virginia Supreme Court, the Fourth Circuit and the Sixth Circuit. Prior to that, Mr. Kovatch worked for the U.S. Department of Commerce in the Office of Chief Counsel for Import Administration. He has made appearances before the World Trade Organization, NAFTA bi-national panels, and the U.S. Court of International Trade.

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Monday, October 8, 2012

The Roma People of Hungary Face Bigotry and Persecution

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